Planet A Magazine

Water, Waste, Health, Wildlife—16 climate stories of our time

  • The Flood Factor

    The Flood Factor

    Heavier storms are overwhelming the outdated sewer system in Flushing, endangering the property and lives of its residents. 

  • The Invisible Damage

    The Invisible Damage

     J.J.’s father lost his life in the underpass at Passaic and Van Houten in Passaic, New Jersey on the night of Hurricane Ida. Lue Palmer A survivor of Hurricane Ida is finally returning to his old life. The journey from the original trauma has been a long one. Lue Palmer Author’s note: the main character’s…

  • A Lifetime in the Meadowlands

    A Lifetime in the Meadowlands

    For centuries, people have tried to control the water in New Jersey’s Meadowlands. But the water has always prevailed.